The Biggest Loser: Special Edition

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1, Episode 8

March 15, 2006

Military Wives

Season 1, Episode 8

March 15, 2006

Conclusion. The Navy and Marine wives head back home to their everyday lives and try to stick to their new diet-and-exercise regimen. Included: one team gets an unexpected visit from a personal chef. A final weigh-in determines which team wins the $50,000 prize.

Season 1, Episode 7

March 8, 2006

Military Wives

Season 1, Episode 7

March 8, 2006

Part 1 of two. Navy and Marine wives compete against each other to see who can lose more weight. In one of their first challenges, they also vie to win a free nanny for a week. Host: Caroline Rhea.

Season 1, Episode 6

February 8, 2006

Engaged Couples

Season 1, Episode 6

February 8, 2006

In this two-hour installment, two soon-to-be-married couples---one from Los Angeles and one from Hawaii---compete to see who can lose more weight and win a $50,000 wedding.

Season 1, Episode 5

February 1, 2006

Italian vs. Diner

Season 1, Episode 5

February 1, 2006

Conclusion. As the restaurateur families continue their quest to shed unwanted pounds (and win $50,000), they return to their homes to find new gym equipment and refrigerators filled with healthy foods. However, trainers Bob and Jillian are disappointed with the participants' weight-loss results. Also: someone gets exciting news.

Season 1, Episode 4

January 25, 2006

Italian vs. Diner

Season 1, Episode 4

January 25, 2006

Part 1 of two. This episode serves up a contest between two restaurateur families---one from the Bronx and the other from Peoria, Ill. Included: a treadmill challenge that proves overly difficult for one father. Also: Season 1's Gary Deckman makes an appearance.

Season 1, Episode 3

January 18, 2006

Engaged Couples

Season 1, Episode 3

January 18, 2006

Conclusion. The engaged couples continue their quest to lose weight while planning their upcoming nuptials. Included: the winners of the $50,000 dream wedding are determined. Also: a visit from a Season 1 contestant. Host: Caroline Rhea.

Season 1, Episode 2

January 11, 2006

Engaged Couples

Season 1, Episode 2

January 11, 2006

Part 1 of two. Two engaged couples---one from Allentown, Pa., the other from Portland, Ore.---square off in a battle to lose pounds before their nuptials. The winners receive a $50,000 dream wedding. Caroline Rhea hosts.

Season 1, Episode 1

January 4, 2006

The Muhas vs. the Samuels

Season 1, Episode 1

January 4, 2006

Two families compete to see which can lose more weight and win a $50,000 prize. The challenges include carrying ice-cream boats across the desert. Host: Caroline Rhea.

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Premiered: January 4, 2006
Rating: None
Premise: Spinoff to the popular reality series features two teams of overweight people who know each other competing to see who can lose more weight. Episodes spotlight families, engaged couples and even military wives. (more)